Continuing Education Catalog Fall 2016

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Santa’s Workshop.............................2 Dance.................................................3 Sport Pilot, Scuba, Baking............4-5 Music, Health, Wellness................6-7 OSHA, ServSafe ................................8 Real Estate.........................................9 Online Professional

Santa’s Workshop

Development ..................................10 Small Business Owners ..................11 Road Scholars ............................12-13 Test Prep .........................................14 Conference/Event Space ...............15

STAFF

15

$

Celebrate this season with us and enjoy a fun filled morning with Santa! We will have your favorite Christmas songs playing and fun

Christmas games to play! You can also decorate your own special Christmas cookies with guidance from Shannon Stubbs (owner of Slice! Cakes and Fine Confections of Milledgeville). You will also have a chance to work on your Christmas wish list before you visit with Santa to make sure you have everything

Director: Artis Williamson Executive Director of Extended University

covered! Registration per child is $15 and includes

Stephanie Westmoreland Assistant Director of Continuing Education

picture with Santa is also included with

participation in all of the activities. A printed each child's registration.

Program Staff: Candice Griffeth Program Coordinator Carol Carver Program Coordinator - Road Scholar Cassie Lee Napier Program Coordinator Registration Staff: Courtney Bentley Program Coordinator

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DEC. 17, 2016 Drop-In between 9 a.m. and Noon

Location: Magnolia Ballroom (331 W Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA 31061)

Please register early while spaces are available.

Same-day registration will be available if the event is not sold out.

Community Dance C T Department of Theatre and Dance offers a complete program of dance instruction for children and adults The th throughout the year. This is an ongoing dance program which meets on a monthly basis, beginning the first week of A August and culminating in the 20th annual performance of the Nutcracker on December 9, 10 and 11. The deadline to re register and be able to participate in the 2016 Nutcracker production is September 15. Seven levels of Ballet, five levels o Tap, two levels of Jazz, Beginning Pointe, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and Creative Movement are offered. The program of is directed by Amelia Pelton, who holds both B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in dance, and assisted by Natalie King who holds b both a B.A. and M.F.A. degrees in dance. Other instructors are Georgia College faculty, graduates and dance minor s students Emily Sikes, Kennedy Crocker, Anna Check, Hannah Thomas, Elizabeth Babb, Hollie Floyd, Emily Croft, Claire B Belew and Tori Hines. For more information contact Amelia Pelton at: amelia.pelton@gcsu.edu. Please call 478-445-5277 for fo more information or to register. A signed waiver of liability is required.

Registration Fees: • • • • • • •

Annual Program Support Fee: $20 per family, due with first registraiton Tuition for Creative Movement, Balllet I and II, Jazz I and II and Tap I, II and III: $38 per month.

Tuition for Ballet IV, V, VI, and VII: $78 per month Tuition for all other classes: $43 per month Prices are subject to change based on location of the course.

A $5 discount per class per month is given to students enrolled in two or more classes.

A $5 discount per class per month is also given to multiple students from the same family.

Payment is due by the first class of each month.

Miller Dance Studio

Chappell Dance Studio

Mondays 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.

5:45 – 6:45 p.m.

6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

7:45 – 9:00 p.m.

Mondays 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

6:15 – 7:00 p.m.

7:00 – 7:45 p.m.

Ballet II Jazz I Tap II

Tuesdays 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.

6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

7:45 – 8:45 p.m.

Tap III Jazz II Tap V

Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00

Beginning Pointe

Thursdays 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

6:15 – 7:00 p.m.

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Ballet I Tap I Adult/Teen Beg. Ballet

Tuesdays 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.

6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

7:45 – 8:45 p.m.

Creative Movement Ballet IV Ballet V Ballet VII

Ballet VI Musical Theatre Tap IV

Thursdays 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.

5:45 – 6:45 p.m.

6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

7:45 – 9:00 p.m.

Ballet III Ballet IV Ballet V/VI Ballet VII

Saturdays 11:00 – Noon

Hip Hop

Monticello Program at Thomas Persons Hall Mondays 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

5:15 – 6:00 p.m.

6:00 – 6:45 p.m.

Creative Movement and Tap I Ballet I and Tap II Ballet II and III 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.

The Nutcracker

Guest Artists: Jennifer and Robert Mason of Atlanta City Gate Dance Theatre Directed by Amelia Pelton

Dec. 9-10, 2016 at 7 p.m. | Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. | Russell Auditorium Tickets: $12 General // $8 Senior Citizens, GC Faculty/Staff, Non-GC Students // $5 GC Students To order tickets visit GCSUtickets.com | For more information call 478-445-4226

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Sport Pilot Ground School

649

$

This course prepares the Sport Pilot candidate to take the written knowledge test required for Sport Pilot Training. Upon course completion, the candidate will receive an endorsement or certificate which authorizes them to take the knowledge test at an FAA-approved testing center. There are study materials required for the course that the student will need to purchase from the instructor the first night of class for an additional $110. This is useful for candidates currently undergoing Sport Pilot training or prospective candidates as, after successfully passing the FAA knowledge test, they have up to 24 months to complete their flight training. Areas covered by the course are Airplanes and Aerodynamics, Regulations, Weather, Navigation and Aeromedical Factors.

Course # 17277601 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Oct. 4 – Nov. 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

15 Sessions | Chappell Hall 113 | Instructor: Christopher Pirrmann

SCUBA

295

$

Have you ever dreamed about taking exotic vacations filled with underwater adventures, coral reefs or sunken treasures? Well, now you can make this dream a reality! Take the first step by getting Open Water SCUBA certified. This course provides all scuba gear and materials including a crew pack which contains the manual, log book, dive tables or computer use guide, and student record folder. (The manual contains homework that must be completed prior to the first class.) Also included are classroom instruction and practice pool dives. Once you successfully complete this indoor training, you can achieve certification by taking an open water diving trip with the instructor. The cost for the certification dive is not part of the course and amounts to an additional $275-$300 paid directly to instructor, which will include lodging, equipment and passes to the dive site. Please note that the registration deadline for this course is a week prior to the course start date, as there will be homework that must be completed before the first class. Signed waivers of liability are required and must be completed before registration is considered complete. You must be 18 years of age or older and be able to complete a 200-yard swim and a 10-minute tread in order to participate in the course. The course sessions will be held on Friday from 7-9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Course # 17141001 | Friday-Sunday | Sep. 16-18 | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 3 Sessions Wellness and Recreation Center | Instructor: Scott Stefano

Social Dance Come join the fun as you learn your choice in social dance. These beginner courses are guaranteed to be lots of fun for everyone and will include new steps not taught before! Couples are recommended but singles are welcome! Classes fill quickly, so register early. Dress comfortably and wear hard-soled shoes.

A signed waiver of liability is required.

40

$

CHA CHA

Course # 17135501 | Wednesdays | Sept. 7 - 28 | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 4 Sessions | Miller Hall Dance Studio | Instructors: Jean Graham, Jim Irish

SHAG

Course # 17235501 | Wednesdays | Oct. 5 - 26 | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 4 Sessions | Miller Hall Dance Studio | Instructors: Jean Graham, Jim Irish

TEXAS TWO-STEP AND LINE DANCING

Course # 17235502 | Wednesdays | Nov. 2 - 16 | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | *3 Sessions | Miller Hall Dance Studio | Instructors: Jean Graham, Jim Irish

*Please note that due to the upcoming Thanksgiving Holidays, Texas Two-Step and Line Dancing will be held for 3 sessions. The first night will be from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. The second and third nights will be from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

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Group Golf for Adults Designed especially for beginners, this course is for men and women who want to focus on the key ingredients of a successful golf swing. You'll learn proper grip, alignment and posture of the golf swing.

You'll also focus on the basic rules and etiquette of this popular lifetime hobby. Individualized attention will be given to all participants, as needed. A signed waiver of liability is required. Bring a set of clubs, balls and tees.

60

$

Course # 17142701 | Wednesdays | Sept. 7 – Oct. 12 | 5 - 6 p.m. | 6 Sessions Little Fishing Creek Golf Course| Instructor: Kyle Wall

Beginning Cake Decorating Surprise your family and friends by decorating your own special cakes this year! You'll learn the basics and get to practice new techniques by decorating your own cupcakes and fancy cakes. Then you'll learn how to use couplers and how to ice cakes and cupcakes with various borders, dots, stars, lattice work, basket weaving and simple flowers and roses. Register early to receive a list of the basic tools you'll need.

74

$

Course # 17152101 | Mondays | Sept. 12 - Oct. 10 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 5 Sessions Chappell Hall 113 | Instructor: Betty Martin

Advanced Cake Decorating Building from the skills learned in Beginning Cake Decorating, you'll make petit fours, baskets and complicated flowers, transfer designs and patterns to your cakes, work with butter cream and decorator frosting and get an introduction to wedding cakes and how to assemble them. In addition to bringing the tools used in the beginning course, you will need a petit four cutter.

74

$

Course # 17252102 | Mondays | Oct. 24 – Nov. 11 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 5 Sessions Chappell Hall 113 | Instructor: Betty Martin

Pampering Yourself and the Science Behind It Join us for a day of pampering yourself and creating all-natural, at-home spa gifts and learning why they make you feel so good! You will have the opportunity to create your own facial and relaxation tools and learn the science behind them. Using all natural ingredients, you'll make various scrubs, masks, moisturizers and bath bombs. At the end of the day you will not only have great looking skin but also the knowledge to impress your friends with the science of why it works!

50

$

Course # 17236601 | Saturday | November 12 | 1 – 5 p.m. | 1 Session | Chappell Hall 113 | Instructor: Ruth Eilers

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People If you're a true beginner in music or an experienced note reader who just wants to be freed from reading notes, in just one enjoyable evening you can learn enough secrets to make piano playing a part of your life by learning to play the way the pros do -- with chords. It's a proven and relaxed approach to playing, and no one will be embarrassed or put on the spot in class. You will be amazed at how much you will learn in just one session! You will need to purchase a song book and CD from the instructor the night of the class for an additional $25.

65

$

Course #17235301 | Thursday | Oct. 20 | 6 – 9 p.m. | 1 Session | Chappell Hall 205 Instructor: Michael McMillan

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Private Music Lessons Why not dust off those piano keys, drag that old guitar out of the attic or strengthen your vocals! You're never too old or too young to take private music lessons. Ability level does not matter; you will be amazed at how much you'll improve in just a few weeks! This ongoing program is $70 for four half-hour sessions per month.

$

70

Call Continuing Education at 478-445-5277 for more information.

Guitar, piano, violin, voice and flute lessons available!

per month

Yoga Yoga is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their overall health. Yoga is gentle, fights common ailments, reduces joint stiffness and pain and increases muscle strength, tone and balance. Wear comfortable clothes, and bring a large towel or padded mat. A signed waiver of liability is required.

Minimum age is 15 years.

6 Sessions | Instructor: Heidi Mead MORNING SESSION Course # 17140703 and 17240701 Aug. 29 – Oct.10 Oct. 17 – Nov. 28 Mondays 8:45 - 10 a.m.

Chappell Hall 111

20

$

EVENING SESSION Course # 17140704 and 17240702 Aug. 31 - Oct. 12 Oct. 19 - Nov. 30 Wednesdays 5:45 - 7 p.m.

Miller Dance Studio

Zumba® Toning

$

25

Zumba® Toning is perfect for those who want to party but put extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles! The challenge of adding resistance by using Zumba® Toning Sticks helps you focus on specific muscle groups, so you (and your muscles) stay engaged. The lightweight maraca-like Toning Sticks enhances sense of rhythm and coordination, while toning target zones, including arms, core and lower body. The goal is to provide a safe, fun and effective workout. Fitness attire and athletic or dance sneakers are required. Participants must bring 1lbs or 2.5lbs Zumba toning sticks to each class, which can be purchased from the instructor the first session of class. Examples will be provided to participants to test for desired weight. A signed waiver of liability is required.

Course #17141602 | Wednesdays | Sep. 21-Oct. 26 | 10 – 11 a.m. | 6 Sessions Course #17141602 Centennial Center East Court | Instructor: Donita Crowder Course #17241601 | Wednesdays | Nov. 2-Dec. 14 | 10 – 11 a.m. | 6 Sessions Course #17241601 Centennial Center East Court | Instructor: Donita Crowder

Wellness 101

$

50 per month

Learn the basics of a healthy lifestyle through Wellness 101. Wellness 101 focuses on adult health and behaviors that lead to optimal health, including proper nutrition, adequate exercise, risk factor reduction and other healthy lifestyle characteristics. In addition to the classroom instruction offered each month, participants will have access to the GC Wellness and Recreation Center (indoor pool, weight rooms, cardiovascular equipment, and aerobics classes) to practice and incorporate all of the newly learned skills into a healthy lifestyle. A signed waiver of liability is required.

• • • • • •

Free weights Strength training equipment Indoor track Leisure pool 25-yard lap pool Aqua fitness classes and water aerobics

• More than 60 cardiovascular machines such as treadmills, stair climbers, stationary bikes and more • Three indoor basketball courts • Group fitness classes including aerobics, body toning and strength training classes

For more information of to register, call the Wellness and Recreation Center at 478-445-7777 or visit the center online at gcsu.edu/wellness

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First Aid - American Red Cross During this certification course, which meets the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements, you will learn to recognize and care for victims of life-threatening emergencies and sudden illnesses or injuries. Accidents happen, so reserve your spot today to ensure that you are ready in case an emergency situation arises!

$

64

Course # 17240101 | Monday | Oct. 17 | 6 – 8:30 p.m. | 1 Session | Chappell Hall 102 Instructor: Ed Smith

CPR/AED - American Red Cross This OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) approved certification course gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and care for sudden illnesses and injuries such as heart attacks or strokes, drowning, severe allergic reactions, electrocutions or Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

Instruction includes Adult, Child and Infant CPR and AED training.

74

$

Course # 17240201 | Monday | Oct. 24 | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. | 1 Session | Chappell Hall 102 Instructor: Ed Smith

Learning In Retirement You are never too old to learn. Georgia College’s Learning in Retirement (LIR) is dedicated to meeting the intellectual, educational, physical and social needs of retirement-aged individuals, so join us! Take part in our interesting and enjoyable programs which include: • • • • • • • • •

Lunch and learns with guest speakers, educational leaders, politicians and community leaders Group trips and adventures to interesting sites such as the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Andalusia Walking Trail, Jarrell Plantation and many other day trips Special interest groups such as the Book Group and Writers’ Group Regular classroom lectures and discussions Scheduled tours of the Old Governor’s Mansion, Andalusia, Georgia Botanical Gardens and more Group trips to many cultural and art events at Georgia College, Georgia Military College and the Fox Theatre in Atlanta Invitations to symposia and lectures on campus and in the community Campus tours to locations such as the Wellness and Recreation Center, the Library and Information Center, the Black Box Theatre, the Planetarium, the Natural History Museum and more And the list of activities goes on!

Learning in Retirement members run the organization by choosing board members and officers.

All programs are based on the interests and needs of the members. It is your organization!

Membership is open to all retired individuals, or if not retired, to those who are interested in pursuing learning opportunities in a variety of settings without regard to previous levels of formal education. Annual membership dues are only $35 per person.

For additional information, call the Learning in Retirement office, located in Chappell Hall, Room 103, at 478-445-1239. Or email us, at: lurline.west@gcsu.edu.

Remain active. Become a part of our wonderful learning group at Georgia College.

To join LIR, complete the form below, enclose your $35 annual membership fee and write LIR membership on the memo line, and mail to: Learning In Retirement // Georgia College Campus Box 40 // Milledgeville, GA 31061

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ServSafe® Certification Not just for managers, this full course is also for owners, operators, F&B directors, chefs, line cooks, kitchen managers, dietary managers, dieticians and anyone else who needs food safety training and certification. This program is nationally recognized and accepted by the Georgia Department of Community Health, and the certification is valid for five years. ServSafe® training empowers you to protect against food-borne illness outbreaks, minimizes insurance costs and reduces liability. Testing begins at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the course. Re-testing without class participation is available upon request. Information for study materials will be provided after registering for the course. The fees for the book (which includes the testing materials) is not included in the price of the course and must be purchased by each student. Please make sure to register early to receive the information regarding how and where the book can be purchased.

Registered ServSafe Proctor & Certified ServSafe Instructor

164

$

Course # 17275401 | Tuesday | Oct. 18 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 1 Session | Macon Center 526 Instructor: Brad Peters

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training Course This course meets the requirements of the OSHA Training Institute and will be conducted by an authorized trainer. Mandatory OSHA topics will be covered and students will receive course handout materials and wallet card. Students must attend all hours of training (conducted over two days) to receive their OSHA wallet card.

299

$

Course #17277101 Thursday-Friday | Oct. 21 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 2 Sessions | The Depot Instructor: PROSAFE Solutions, Inc.

PROSAFE

Customized OSHA and Safety Training Training location and date are flexible. We will work around your needs.

Instructors available on site at your facility, or visit our beautiful Georgia College campus.

Training courses range from 4 to 30 hours | Tuition varies based on group size and location.

• • • • • • • • • • •

OSHA Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Course OSHA Ten and 30-Hour Training OSHA Scaffolding Competent Person Course OSHA Fall Protection Competent Person Course Proper Lockout/Tagout Practices (LOTO) Confined Space Training for Entrants, Attendants and Supervisors NFPA 70e Safety Leadership Basic Level 1 Rigging Crane Signal Person Advanced and Customer Specific Training

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Ready to start a great new career with flexible hours and unlimited earning potential?

Start classes today and earn your Real Estate License!

Register anytime online and study at your own pace!

Please visit gcsu.edu/ce/courses-and-programs for more information!

Georgia Sales Prelicense $

375

Covers the basics of ownership, transfer and use of property, real estate law, mortgage

fraud, finance, contracts and other required

topics. Qualifies passing students to take

the Georgia licensing exam. Includes built-in

reviews. Once all online course requirements are completed, a proctored exam will be

given on site at the Georgia College campus.

Already have your license? Stay up to date with our convenient 36-hour bundles!

Bundles are completed entirely online and are $149 each. As of July 1, 2015, all Georgia licensees are required to take 36 hours of CE each renewal cycle. These packages also meet the 3-hour license law requirement that went into effect on July 1, 2016!

Bundle Title: Commercial Real Estate Topics

Bundle Title: Green Topics

Commercial real estate is drastically different than the residential real

Thinking about "going green?" This is the bundle for you. Topics

estate market. This 7-course/ 36-hour package is specifically designed for

include: Pricing Property to Sell, Writing Contracts, Tax Advantages of

Georgia licensed commercial agents to satisfy their continuing education

Home Ownership, Methods of Residential Finance, Green Home

requirements or any residential agents who would like to expand their

Construction and Environmental Hazards Disclosure.

expertise in and understanding of the commercial real estate market.

Commercial Real Estate Topics package meets all the renewal

Bundle Title: Mastering Your Career

requirements for the state of Georgia.

Put yourself on the path for real success in your career! Designed specifically for newer agents or those who would like a refresher on the

Bundle Title: Real Estate Valuation Topics

necessary fundamentals, our Mastering Your Career package helps you

Strength in pricing real property is a huge benefit for your clients. The

strengthen your real estate education foundation.

understanding of real estate valuation and the ability to establish accurate estimated value is crucial to your success in real estate.

Ready to take your Real Estate career to the next level?

Start classes today and earn your Georgia Broker License! Price: $275 Course title: Georgia Broker Prelicense Reviews the fundamentals of real estate from the salespersons prelicense course. Also addresses brokerage management with additional lessons on office operations, broker responsibilities, mortgage fraud, financial management and government regulations. Once all online course requirements are completed, a proctored exam will be given on-site at the Georgia College campus.

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ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE AT WWW.GCSU.EDU/CE Professional Learning Units (PLUs) for Teachers Georgia College has partnered with Virtual Educational Software Inc. to offer online professional learning unit options for K-12 educators. These interactive courses provide expert instruction at a pace that fits your schedule.

Continuing Education for Insurance Professionals This online program offers on of the largest nationwide catalog of courses approved to satisfy state-specific subject requirements on topics such as ethics, law, annuities and variable products, and LTC/LTC Partnership training.

Real Estate and Appraisal Courses Georgia College offers you the opportunity to acquire your real estate sales pre-licensing, broker pre-licensing and continuing education requirements in real estate sales online. All courses are approved to meet the education requirements set forth by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisal Board.

Business and Professional The courses offered include eBusiness, SixSigma Black Belt Certification, and a variety of business management courses. Just a few of the courses available are Fitness Business Management, Grant Writing, Event Management, Starting Your Own Business and more.

Healthcare Certificate Programs Includes certificate programs in Medical Coding, Transcription, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Dental and other popular fields.

Information Technology and Software Development Programs Hands-on courses that will give the experience you need in the ever-expanding world of technology.

Management and Corporate Programs These courses include valuable training in project management, IT management, lean mastery, Six Sigma and other essential management skills.

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Online Learning Anytime, Anywhere...Just a click away!

Online Courses For Small Business Owners Georgia School Name College Sharpen your skills, or learn new ones with our instructor facilitated online courses.

Online Continuing Education courses run for six-weeks (with a 10-day extension period available at the end). Courses are projectoriented and include lessons, quizzes, handson assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any course entirely from your home or office. Any time of the day or night.

Understanding the Human Resources Function

Most Courses Are Only $

109

Marketing Your Business on the Internet

Introduction to QuickBooks

E-commerce expert helps you develop an Internet marketing plan for your business.

control over the financial aspects of your

Creating a Successful Business Plan Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success.

Learn how to quickly and efficiently gain business.

Designing Effective Websites Learn powerful graphic design techniques and build Web sites that are both attractive

Creating Web Pages

and wickedly effective.

Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own site on the Web.

Accounting Fundamentals Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial

Introduction to Business Analysis

Learn to handle basic human resource functions to ensure the best possible results.

Learn powerful techniques to improve your decision-making skills at work.

Employment Law Fundamentals

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

Learn to create paychecks, pay tax liabilities, and produce dazzling payroll reports.

reporting, and more.

Effective Selling Learn the secret to converting a potential customer into a long-term asset. Find out how to lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success.

Enroll Today!

Details on any of these courses can be found at:

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ROAD SCHOLAR Adventures in Lifelong Learning | www.roadscholar.com

Fun on Jekyll Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Bridge: Choose Your Level on the Golden Isles The natural beauty of Georgia’s most storied barrier island provides the idyllic backdrop for an instructive foray into the game of bridge. Join players of similar skill on Jekyll Island during a week tailored to your level of play and benefit from the guidance of bridge experts who develop your skills through workshops and evenings of play. Beginner’s weeks introduce newcomers to the basics of this challenging card game. Dates for intermediate-level players focus on expanding bidding techniques and declarer play, with classroom instruction on topics like hand evaluation and more. Advancing-level players will focus on adding conventions and logic to their partnership understanding, building upon their existing familiarity with opening bids and responses, overcalls and advances, take-out doubles, leads and signals.

Oct. 30-Nov.4, 2016; Nov. 6-11, 2016; Dec. 4-9, 2016 | Starting at: $965 | Program #: 20716AU

Intermediate Bridge and The Jekyll Island Club: Millionaire’s Retreat Come to Georgia to master your contract bridge skills and to experience the fascinating nature and history of beautiful Jekyll Island.

Each morning, learn from our bridge expert who provides practical instruction on leads, defense, signals and how to play higher opening no-trump bids. Then, in the afternoon, enjoy a combination of scholarly lectures and in-depth field trips to learn about Jekyll Island’s Gilded Age history and ecology. Board a tram to visit the 240-acre National Historic Landmark District and learn first-hand about the ecosystem of this coastal environment on a beach walk and a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Spend your evenings practicing your new bridge skills in sessions of “no agenda” play, with the instructor on-hand to answer questions and give pointers. Enjoy the week at the elegant and historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel.

Sept. 25-30, 2016 | Starting at: $985 | Program #: 11602AU

Ragtime, Early Tin Pan Alley and Dixieland Jazz on Jekyll: Millionaire’s Retreat Spend a week with one of the country's leading authorities and performers in the field of Ragtime, Dixieland and turn-of-the century popular music. Learn about great musicians like Scott Joplin, W. C. Handy, Irving Berlin, Fats Waller and others, and immerse yourself in the music with live piano performances of the tunes for which these artists are best remembered. Also explore Jekyll Island – one of Georgia’s southernmost barrier islands – home to the famous Jekyll Island Club, the exclusive and lavish resort where families like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilt’s once wintered.

Oct. 23-28, 2016 | Starting at: $999 | Program #: 8009AU

Par for the Course: Golfing on Jekyll Island Jekyll Island has bragging rights as Georgia's largest public golf resort. With three 18 hole golf courses — Pine Lakes, Indian Mound and Oleander — Jekyll Island has something for golfers of all ability levels to enjoy. In addition to its spectacular 18 hole courses, Jekyll Island also boasts Great Dunes, the historic nine hole course. Lower your handicap and make your game more enjoyable by letting Jekyll Island's best golf professionals show you ways of improving your putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play.

Oct. 30-Nov. 4, 2016 | Starting at: $999 | Program #: 11981AU

Making the Most of Myrtle Beach Golf Myrtle Beach Trying to break out of bogey and double-bogey golf? From putt to drive, class "A" PGA and LPGA teaching professionals provide hands-on individual instruction at these premiere Myrtle Beach golf courses. With over 100 golf courses to choose from in Myrtle Beach, revisit seasonally for new location opportunities! Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced golfer, develop your swing mechanics and more in idyllic Myrtle Beach, named the Golf Destination of the Year by the Association of Golf Tour Operators and voted the number one Best Golf Destination by readers of USA TODAY. Oct. 9-14, 2016 | Starting at: $899 | Program #: 14729AU

Hitting It Off at Hilton Head Game, Set, Match: Intermediate Doubles Tennis at Hilton Head Experience the peaceful charm of Hilton Head Island while enjoying the sport of tennis at a world-class facility. Learn new techniques and refine your game with an instructional staff ranked among the country’s best instructors. Improve your serve, forehand, backhand, positioning and overall play. Practice your skills with fun round-robin doubles tennis tournaments!

Nov. 13-18, 2016 | Starting at: $1,245 | Program #: 15381AU

Tees and Greens: Intermediate Golf at Hilton Head Hilton Head Island is steeped in golf history and renowned the world over for its spectacular ocean-side courses. Work on your golf game and benefit from small-group instruction during morning sessions with a PGA professional who is an expert teacher. Then in the afternoon enjoy the opportunity to play some of Hilton Head’s finest courses, honing your skills and having fun with your fellow Road Scholar golfers.

Nov. 13-18, 2016 | Starting at: $1,325 | Program #: 15380AU

Natural Beauty in Callaway Gardens and Warm Springs in Georgia Callaway Gardens, FDR’s Warm Springs Retreat and more in Georgia Experience one of the true treasures of the South —Callaway Gardens, nestled in the woods of Western Georgia.

At this 6500-acre retreat, learn about countless species of plants and birds, take in classes on vegetable and butterfly gardening, and hear expert presentations. Then go beyond the gardens to the nearby towns of Pine Mountain and Warm Springs. Learn about the restorative qualities of Warm Springs’ namesake pools, visit Frankllin Delano Roosevelt State Park and enjoy locally-sourced fine dining overlooking beautiful Mountain Creek Lake.

Sept. 25-30, 2016; Dec. 4-9, 2016 | Starting at: $899 | Program #: 22392AU

Historic Holidays on Jekyll Island Spend Christmas on Historic Jekyll Island Experience the splendor and history of Jekyll Island during the holiday season! More than a century ago, many of the nation's richest families, such as the Rockefellers and the Pulitzers, discovered the serenity and beauty of the jewel of Georgia's east coast. It became the winter retreat for many wealthy families.

Imagine Christmas through the ages as you venture inside the cottages in the National Historic District with some curators in period dress. Compliment the program with High Tea and dinner at the nationally renowned Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Other highlights include presentations of the Gullah-Geechee culture, a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and holiday decorating with a famous Jekyll chef.

Dec. 21-26, 2016 | Starting at: $1,425 | Program #: 13410AU

New Year’s in Style: Jazz and the Jekyll Island Club The Jekyll Island Club Hotel was once the winter resort of America’s gilded-era millionaires — a Victorian mansion amidst the unspoiled beauty of Georgia’s Jekyll Island. Follow in the footsteps of America’s wealthiest patrons with a New Year’s celebration for the ages, complete with an in-depth study of early Tin Pan Alley music from ragtime to jazz and blues. Relax amidst the Club’s unrivaled elegance as you enjoy live piano performances and learn the history of American music. Explore the island’s natural beauty with local experts and ring in the New Year with new friends and new discoveries

Dec. 27, 2016- Jan. 1, 2017 | Starting at: $1,425 | Program #: 22503AU

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If you’re planning to apply to graduate school, you’ll likely have to take the GRE. Part I takes takes you through all the question types on the verbal reasoning and analytical writing sections, including reading comprehension, text completion, sentence equivalence questions and both essay tasks.

You’ll also gain pointers on time management, anxiety relief, scoring and general standardized test-taking. Be prepared to excel on exam day to achieve your best potential score!

Part 2 features a math review and techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, data interpretation and standard math questions that make up the quantitative reasoning sections, as well as how to tackle the GRE’s unique new question formats. You’ll find pointers on time management, anxiety relief, scoring and general standardized test-taking, too. Be prepared to excel on exam day and to achieve your best potential score!

This course will prepare you to take the verbal question types on both the ACT and the SAT. SAT/ACT Preparation Part I is designed to prepare you for the reading, English and science sections of the ACT and the critical reading and writing sections of the SAT. You’ll refresh your knowledge of verbal topics and learn techniques that can help you relieve testtaking anxiety.

SAT/ACT Preparation – Part 2 This course will prepare FOR the math questions on both the ACT and the SAT. You’ll refresh your knowledge of math subjects and learn techniques to help you move through the tests more quickly. We’ll review arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics as well as the Student Produced Response questions on the SAT. We’ll practice techniques and approaches using similar exam questions and fully explain and interpret the correct and incorrect answers.

All instructor-facilitated online courses run for six weeks (with a 10-day grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.

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Conference and Event Services offers a variety of service packages to suit every meeting and event planner's needs and each program is assigned to an experienced, professional coordinator. Whether your event is located on the Macon or Milledgeville campus of Georgia College, we are at your service.

We can assist with large or small group meetings and event coordination as well as conference registration.

We offer a variety of services that can be combined to make your event seamless: •

On-Campus Accommodations: assistance with on-campus lodging, meals and recreation.

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On-Campus Event Management: assistance with on-campus conference and event logistics (space reservations, catering, audio-visual, transportation and other amenities). For certain programs we can assist with off-campus arrangements as well.

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Contact the Department of Continuing Education and Public Services at 478-445-5277 or continuingeducation@gcsu.edu to learn more or to inquire about specific services.

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About Continuing Education and Public Services Continuing Education at Georgia College serves as the center for lifelong learning by providing educational training and personal enrichment opportunities for students, businesses and community partners. Admission to our courses is open to everyone. Interest and desire to learn are our only requirements.

Our mission is to enrich the economic, cultural, personal and professional lives of Georgians through highquality educational programs, comprehensive conference coordination, facility reservations, campus rentals and campus support services.

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